Energy policy – May 27
Iran increases petrol price but delays rationing
How best to keep the lights on in Scotland
Americans Alarmed about Dependence on Oil Imports, High Gas Prices
Staff
Environment – May 27
Common chemicals pose danger for fetuses
Three Gorges Dam Causes Downstream Erosion
Mud volcano threatens endless ruin as magical solutions fail
From the blogs – May 26
how i became a peak oiler
To all the geeks, gamers, and non-attention payers
Denial
Awakening to the threat of excessive material consumption
Economics – May 26
Speed of subprime bust surprises lenders
Jerome a Paris: Housing prices collapse
Couple learn the high price of easy credit
The end of the dream
Renewables – May 26
Cheaper solar power heads mainstream
Row over wind power rages in Norfolk
EU crafts biofuel rules with eye on environment
Peak oil – May 26
Crude: outstanding 90-minute Australian documentary online
Peak oil at the Southern States Energy Board
Peabody Energy (coal company): “Our view of peak oil”
The peak in Norway
Urban & transport – May 26
Mayday 23: world population becomes more urban than rural
Density, compact communities and smart growth
NYT: Get moving on traffic relief for New York City (congestion pricing)
Climate science – May 26
National Geographic: The world is losing its ice faster than anyone thought possible
World growth spurs faster climate change
Global and regional drivers of accelerating CO2 emissions
Irreducible imprecision in atmospheric and oceanic simulations
Climate policy – May 26
California acts to limit use of coal power
Climate change activists plan Heathrow camp
Flying addicts take dim view of air taxes in poll
Gas prices – May 26
Stage set for $US80 oil prices
OPEC official sees no need for more crude
Oil industry preps for Gulf storm season
Relocalization: A strategic response to peak oil and climate change
The case for relocalization will be made in the context of responding sensibly to two problems facing societies right now: climate change and peak oil and gas. Relocalization advocates rebuilding more balanced local economies that emphasize securing basic needs.
Solutions & sustainability – May 26
Transition targets for the Dynamic City
Greg Pahl’s Citizen-Powered Energy Handbook
Seeing the future from high above Greenland
Shining a bright light on energy efficiency
